Axel Scheffler Libri

La storia di un topo che mentre avanza nel bosco frondoso, incontra una volpe affamata, un gufo non molto saggio e un serpente viscido, e racconta loro del Gruffalò un mostro spaventoso e squamoso. Una storia spiritosa allo stesso tempo elegante e divertente, semplice nella sua esecuzione, poiché gioca abilmente sulle paure del bambino e poi mostra che anche i mostri più minacciosi non sono sempre spaventosi come sembrano.

''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.'' What can you do if your house is too small? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When you push them all out again, you'll be amazed at how big your house feels This brilliantly funny story is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, authors of THE GRUFFALO and it's now available as a board book

T. S. Eliot's playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the legendary musical Cats.

Wander into the deep dark wood with this exquisite gift slipcase edition of the bestselling modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.

In this second collection of Bottle Rabbit stories our hero meets further adventures as he sets out not to lose his precious Magic Bottle to the assorted rogues and villains eager to take it from him. They are suitable for reading aloud to four-year-olds and upwards.

It's Posy's birthday, and she's thrilled with Pip's gift of a toy bus. After enjoying games and birthday tea, chaos ensues when Pip trips over the bus while carrying the cake. Young readers will love discovering the outcome and how Pip and Posy turn a mishap into a fun adventure!

Pip enjoys riding his scooter in the park until Posy takes it for herself and falls off. Pip helps her with a plaster, and after Posy apologizes, they share a hug and continue playing together in the soft sand.

"How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before...SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!"--Provided by publisher.

Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes

Join The Gruffalo, Mouse and all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this amazing magnetic book! Contains over 60 Gruffalo magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and exciting activities, including Mix-and-Match Monsters and the Great Big Gruffalo Quiz! With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! The perfect gift for all Gruffalo fans.

Tabby McTat is a busker's cat. He loves his life with Fred, singing along as people throw coins in their hat. Then one day, Fred has an accident, and the two are separated. How will they ever find each other again?

This entertaining Flip Flap book features over 121 prehistoric creations, combining silly names and funny sounds for preschoolers and dinosaur enthusiasts. With a humorous rhyming text and vibrant illustrations by Axel Scheffler, kids can flip the pages to mix and match for giggle-worthy dinosaur combinations.

Magnet fun with The Snail and the Whale! Explore the deep sea and the wide world in this great magnetic book! Contains over 80 Snail and the Whale magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and fun activities, including Mixed-up Beasts, Match the Shadows and a Snail and the Whale quiz. With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! A perfect gift from the creators of The Gruffalo!

Higgly Hen has lost her chicks! Oh dear, wherever can they be? Follow Higgly around the farmyard as she searches for her missing chicks. Little fingers will just love pushing the big sound button to hear Higgly's noisy clucking on every page

In Pip and Posy and the Little Puddle, Pip comes to play at Posy's house. They have such a lovely time after their mid-afternoon snack and drink that Pip forgets he needs to go to the toilet, and soon there's a little puddle on the floor. But everyone has accidents sometimes, so Posy mops it up, and lends him some clothes. The next time Pip needs a wee, he does it in the potty all by himself. Pip and Posy are typical toddlers: they are best friends and they have fun...but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.

What can you see in the deep dark wood? Turn the pages to find out. This board book is "perfect for small paws".

On a snowy day, Pip and Posy are excited to play outside until a disagreement arises over building a snowman. Pip prefers a snow rabbit, while Posy wants a snow mouse, leading to an argument. Eventually, they find joy again by crafting together indoors, resolving their differences.

This delightful book-and-blocks pack comes in a sturdy card box with a convenient handle, making it perfect for on-the-go fun. Ideal for young children, it combines engaging storytelling with interactive play.

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? includes an audio CD containing the full story with music, the Zog Listening Game and a brand new song.

The sequel to the bestselling THE GRUFFALO, now available in brand new, easy to handle, board book format for even the youngest children to enjoy!One dark night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the much-loved sequel to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling phenomenon, The Gruffalo.

A friendly, rhyming farmyard tale from Axel Scheffler.

Mother Goose has three very active little goslings. If they're not splashing in puddles, they're probably chasing each other along the riverbank or having swimming races So when Mother Goose tells them some of her favourite traditional nursery rhymes, they love to join in with the actions. Now you and your family can join in too. With six original short stories linking the rhymes, and beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this is a glorious book for families to share.

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Tales from Acorn Wood: Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Bear is writing letters to his friends. But what could his letters be about? Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel, and Mole for Bear's special surprise!With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with gorgeous new edition.

EARLY LEARNING: VERSE & RHYMES. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, these twelve classic nursery rhymes and traditional lullabies are beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. Ages 0+

From "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" to "Hush-a-bye Baby," these 12 classic nursery rhymes and traditional lullabies are beautifully illustrated by the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo. With a read-along CD that slots neatly into the cover, this is the perfect bedtime book for families to share.

Pip frightens Posy when he arrives in a scary monster mask, but once she realizes it's him, she's relieved. They soon enjoy the biscuits Posy has baked together, turning a spooky moment into a delightful one!

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG, now available in paperback. There's much to do, as they fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to curehim. This guaranteed bestseller from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man shows Julia and Axel at their sparkling best.

Cuddly Cow was sleepy so she sighed and gave a yawn, "It must be time for bed by now - I've been awake since dawn."

The Stick Family are always busy in their Family Tree. Now you can join in the fun too! A fabulous sticker activity book based on the bestselling book Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jam-packed with sticker activities themed for the four seasons, this is the perfect all-year-round activity book for STICK MAN fans.

Meet Freddy, a small, fat frog with goggly eyes. He loves jumping about, squelching in the mud and most of all, croaking all night long!

Tiddler is a small fish with a big imagination who tells incredible stories. What will he imagine next?

Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading.

"Poor old fox has lost his socks. He looks in a chest and finds a vest." Can you help fox find his socks? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out!

From the bestselling author/illustrator team and creators of "The Gruffalo" and "Room on the Broom" comes a new hero for the holidays who helps Santa save Christmas. Full color.

"Do you dare to stroke the Gruffalo? Touch his terrible tusks, feel his knobbly knees and poke his sticky green wart!" --Back cover

"I've lost my mum!"It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find... Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning new cover design and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking new cover designs are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy some of the most popular traditional nursery rhymes.

As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. This volume contains nine of her best-loved songs, including The Gruffalo, A Squash and a Squeeze, and Monkey Puzzle, as well as a number of fun-filled action songs. Each score includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords.

What do you get if you cross a narwhal with a reindeer? Why, that's obvious, it's a nardeer! And how about a penguin with a beluga? That's a pengua, of course!

Bedtime isn't bedtime without a bear—and Tom's bear is on his way! Follow bear on his adventures as he finds his way back to Tom, from cycling through the jungle with a tiger to hitching a lift with a sheep on a jeep. This fun board book features witty rhymes and silly scenarios, as well as a flap to lift on every page.

Lizzie the lamb loves playing games. Join in the fun and see which game he's playing! A playful rhyming story. Lots of fun to read aloud.

Little readers will adore flipping Axel Scheffler's animals again and again to see what crazy creatures they can create - and to find out what strange noises they make too!

What do you get if you cross a pig with a turkey? Why, that would be a purkey! And a sheep with a rabbit? That would be a shabbit, of course! A very silly but absolutely compelling book that will charm the whole family.

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town So, one day, he sees a shop selling giant-size clothes, he decides it's time for a new look. With smart trousers, a smart shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is a new giant. But on his way home, he meets various animals who desperately need his help ... and his clothes! "My absolute favourite of this year's picture books ... Julia Thompson and Axel Scheffler are a combination made in heaven." - The Independent on Sunday "Who could resist?" - The Sunday Times

Who's that flying over the treetops? Is there room for anyone else?Find out in this fun and NOISY story!A Room on the Broom Sound Book.

Join the Gruffalo and friends for a book bursting with activities! You'll find puzzles and drawing, crafts and colouring, quizzes and jokes, and much more!

Posy visits Pip for a fun sleepover, but disaster strikes when she forgets her favorite frog toy. Pip tries to help with various toys, but none satisfy Posy. Finally, Pip offers his cherished pig toy, which comforts Posy, allowing the friends to finally settle down for a good night's sleep.

All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo. Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do arithmetic!Have you ever seen a cat playing a piano? Or taking a bubble bath with a rubber duck? Find out what cats really get up to when people aren't around! Axel Scheffler's charming and witty illustrations introduce all kinds of cats - making mischief, playing games, singing songs and out on adventures. This collection of hilarious, quirky poems by Frantz Wittkamp is wonderfully adapted from German to English for the very first time by celebrated children's author David Henry Wilson.With fourteen delightfully funny short poems, and full-page colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the genius illustrator of Room on the Broom, Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos and many more, this collection is sure to entertain children young and old, and is the perfect gift for any cat fan.

When Posy goes to stay at Pip's house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realises that she has forgotten her favourite frog toy. Desperate to help his distraught friend, Pip offers Posy a range of different toys to substitute for her frog, including his own favourite frog money box. But none of them will do, 'that's the wrong frog ' Posy wails. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted and that the friends can get a good night's sleep, at last.

Twelve favourite nursery rhymes for children who love animals

"Little ones will love pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the noises in this fun farm book with a delightful rhyme"--Back cover.

Weird and wonderful woodland creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler

'Such an animal is difficult to tame and always likely, when suddenly alarmed, to give our finger a nasty nip with its teeth' While dipping into The Children's Encyclopaedia of 1910, Axel Scheffler came across a small but indispensible guide to procuring and caring for your pet squirrel. Intrigued by the unlikely notion of a child attempting to keep so wild an animal, Axel created a series of delightful, beautifully finished illustrations to accompany the text.

Even more crazy creatures in this bonkers book of zany zoo animals!

Billedbog på vers. Never fear! Superworm is here - and he's wiggling to the rescue! He can be a lasso, a fishing-line, even a skipping rope. But who will rescue Superworm when he falls prey to a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of his insect friends have a cunning plan

Count the animals and match them up to the numbers in then delightful two-piece jigsaw puzzles. Join in with the story and follow the animals to the great big jungle party!

Join the birthday celebrations in Acorn Wood with four new 15th anniversary editions of the ever-popular Postman Bear, Fox's Socks, Hide-And-Seek Pig and Rabbit's Nap. Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Will she ever have her nap? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales From Acorn Wood have been delighting both parents and toddlers for fifteen years. This year we celebrate their unending appeal with four beautifully produced board books and a fresh new cover look with shiny foil. From the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo

Engaging toddlers, this lift-the-flap book features Pip and Posy in ten interactive scenes filled with over 300 words to learn and discover. Each page is designed with thumb-tabs for easy turning, and the sturdy chunky pages are perfect for little hands. With numerous images and flaps to lift, children can explore and enhance their vocabulary while enjoying the playful adventures of these beloved characters. Additional titles in the series offer more delightful experiences for young readers.

Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay. Then he meets his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck. A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman'.

Pip and Posy enjoy an afternoon outside, but their differing activities create tension. While Pip prefers quiet gardening, Posy's noisy games scare his new snail. When a greedy bird appears, Posy's loud voice proves essential. This heartwarming tale highlights the balance between quietness and the need to be heard.

A chunky board book for babies about farm animals, with soft flaps to lift on every spread

Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's gorgeous picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud, while bold, comical illustrations bring the savannah spectacularly to life.

Farmer Muddle is in ever such a muddle! Can you help him? Using the 15 animal magnets - simply slide back the barn door and move the animals around the magnetic pages - you can create your own pictures, invent your own stories and bring a world of farmyard fun to life!

An Axel Scheffler board book with a friendly, rhyming farmyard tale

Engaging young readers, this interactive book features the playful escapades of Pip, a mischievous puppy. Through innovative push, pull, slide, and turn mechanisms, children can actively participate in Pip's adventures, enhancing their reading experience and encouraging hands-on exploration. The combination of delightful storytelling and tactile elements makes it a perfect choice for early literacy development.

A brand new book in the popular series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo which has sold more than two million copies world-wide.

This great value activity book includes over 40 reusable stickers and is packed with colouring-in, games, puzzles and much more. Featuring all your favourite characters from the popular Acorn Wood series, it's great summer holiday entertainment or perfect for rainy days and journeys. A must for all fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler -- the UK's favourite picture book team!

An exciting new series from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring all your favourite characters from the Deep Dark Wood!

When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom's house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out, as he chases Santa's sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom's cosy bedroom. With a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details, "The Christmas Bear" is a Christmas book with a difference - and there's a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun!

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"Join the fun with lovable friends Katie the kitten and Lizzy the lamb in these first rhyming stories perfect for reading aloud. Find out what this playful pair get up to... and what they both love doing most of all"--Back cover.

Pip and Posy embark on delightful adventures in the park, enjoying snacks, playing with a train set, and sharing a bath. The engaging illustrations feature busy scenes that invite young readers to participate by finding hidden objects in each spread, making it an interactive experience that captivates and entertains. Perfect for keeping little ones engaged for hours, this book combines fun activities with visual exploration.